Juliana Lumumba, daughter of Patrice Lumumba, has spent over 60 years seeking answers about her father's murder, questioning the involvement of the U.S. and United Nations. On June 17, Belgium's federal prosecutor asked to refer the case to a criminal court following extensive investigations. A past parliamentary report confirmed that King Baudouin of Belgium was aware of the assassination plan yet took no action. Despite Lumumba's fight for Congolese independence and resource nationalization, he faced opposition from Western powers, leading to his eventual assassination.
Belgium's federal prosecutor has requested that the Lumumba assassination case be referred to a Brussels criminal court after over a decade of investigation.
Juliana Lumumba states, "You cannot be the child of Patrice Lumumba without this impacting your life," emphasizing the enduring legacy of her father's political fight.
A 2001 parliamentary investigation revealed that King Baudouin knew about the assassination plan and failed to intervene, implicating the Belgian state in the murder.
Lumumba's vision was thwarted by Western powers who opposed his nationalization of Congo's resources and his alignment with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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